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Post by drmaplewood on Jul 12, 2019 10:16:39 GMT
Was there last night too, looked like Arinzé Kene was comforting Sharon D Clarke at curtain call, she seemed quite emotional (unsurprisingly!) - a really great production.
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Post by rockinrobin on Jul 12, 2019 13:41:30 GMT
Was there last night too, looked like Arinzé Kene was comforting Sharon D Clarke at curtain call, she seemed quite emotional (unsurprisingly!) - a really great production. He did the same when I was watching it two weeks ago! A very touching moment.
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Post by londonpostie on Jul 14, 2019 8:16:52 GMT
Was there last night too, looked like Arinzé Kene was comforting Sharon D Clarke at curtain call, she seemed quite emotional (unsurprisingly!) - a really great production. It was the other way around for the last night. Arinze lost it before the end and stood sobbing while Sharon did her best to complete the sung conclusion. Loud sobbing from the audience had set in earlier. Particularly emotional evening.
It was, inevitably, more honed than earlier in the run.This was so rounded, so complete; the writing and the creatives doing complete justice to each other. Difficult to imagine seeing a better version.
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Post by asfound on Jul 21, 2019 22:51:23 GMT
think it must mean I was 'zoned in' to what was going on Yeah, I've discussed this on the bad behaviour thread - there is no way I was always this sensitive. Crisp muncher though was clearly dragged along for the ride and wanted to be watching Stranger Things at home.
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Post by Rory on Aug 30, 2019 5:45:18 GMT
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Post by latefortheoverture on Aug 30, 2019 11:27:12 GMT
No doubt they'll be good, but Arinzé Kene was one of the standouts in this production. A bloody wonderful production, but I don't want to re-see it as I fear it may ruin how amazing it was at the YV!
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Post by ftfadia on Sept 1, 2019 15:11:26 GMT
No doubt they'll be good, but Arinzé Kene was one of the standouts in this production. A bloody wonderful production, but I don't want to re-see it as I fear it may ruin how amazing it was at the YV! Totally agree! While on the other hand part of me wants to see it again to confirm how great the YV production was
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Post by theoracle on Oct 24, 2019 11:55:30 GMT
Thank you!! Thinking about seeing this on Saturday
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Post by theoracle on Oct 24, 2019 23:38:35 GMT
Could someone also say what’s the stage like for this? Would you be looking up a lot in row A or is it still comfortable? Was looking at tickets potentially for Wednesday instead as the availability is better too. Thanks guys
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Post by theatrefan77 on Oct 25, 2019 8:38:23 GMT
The stage is not too high. I was in row J last night and as far as I could see, nobody in the front row was struggling to see.
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Post by greenswan on Oct 26, 2019 8:19:00 GMT
Saw this for the first time last night. Excellent stalls seat for £15 which I booked ages ago. It’s rather good if very long - I was one of the first out of the theatre at 10.50pm.
Definitely interesting to hear the text played with a black family at the centre but lots to dig into outside of that as well. Still thinking about a couple of aspects. I wouldn’t say it’s the most subtle production but it still grabbed me despite an insanely tiring week and headache.
So if you haven’t seen this production yet, do go.
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Nov 7, 2019 6:32:34 GMT
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Post by drmaplewood on Nov 7, 2019 16:35:12 GMT
Tomorrow and Saturday's performances will be back at the Young Vic
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Post by Jon on Nov 7, 2019 17:31:42 GMT
I'm impressed that the YV were able to arrange this so quickly.
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Post by peggs on Nov 7, 2019 18:39:27 GMT
I'm impressed that the YV were able to arrange this so quickly. Likewise, will they fit though?
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Post by Xanderl on Nov 7, 2019 18:54:40 GMT
I'm impressed that the YV were able to arrange this so quickly. Likewise, will they fit though? Not if everyone wants to go - Young Vic's seating capacity is about half that of the Piccadilly. But I guess as this is presumably a version with minimal staging and without the proper sets, a lot of people would prefer to swap for a later date in the West End.
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Post by peggs on Nov 7, 2019 18:55:49 GMT
Good point.
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Post by n1david on Nov 7, 2019 19:09:16 GMT
Apparently, YV tickets are first-come first-served, with booking open to anyone from the cancelled performances. The 'scratch' performances at the YV will be free, and attending a YV show won't stop them receiving a refund or being able to change to another date as preferred. No set or costumes at the YV performances. www.thepiccadillytheatre.com/death-of-a-salesman
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Post by showgirl on Nov 8, 2019 4:48:33 GMT
Given what happened on Wednesday evening, I now consider myself lucky to have been at that day's matinee performance, though even after I'd delayed seeing this as long as I could, it still felt like hard work and something I "ought" rather than wished to see.
The unexpected move and adjustment must be hard on a cast performing what is already a long and (according to an interview with Wendell Pierce) exhausting play, so I hope they can cope with the additional strain.
Frustrating as I found it to watch Sharon D Clarke's character (she had an infuriating lack of what we now call agency), it was a relief at long last to see her in a sympathetic role as she is an actor I'd normally aim to avoid because I'd hitherto only seen her in unpleasant roles and had had enough. Yes, I know the actor is not the part s/he is playing but over time it becomes hard to dissociate the former from the latter if there seems to be a trend,
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Post by Someone in a tree on Nov 8, 2019 7:57:21 GMT
Apparently, YV tickets are first-come first-served, with booking open to anyone from the cancelled performances. The 'scratch' performances at the YV will be free, and attending a YV show won't stop them receiving a refund or being able to change to another date as preferred. No set or costumes at the YV performances. www.thepiccadillytheatre.com/death-of-a-salesmanWhat a lovley bit of customer service. Nice to know some producers have a heart
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Post by bordeaux on Nov 8, 2019 9:06:20 GMT
Does anyone know what Marianne Elliott's plans are for the next few months? Is she down to direct anything? I presume she'll help this onto Broadway, but I'm surprised I've not seen her name down for anything next year. I'm longing to see what she does next.
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Post by popcultureboy on Nov 10, 2019 10:37:34 GMT
Does anyone know what Marianne Elliott's plans are for the next few months? Is she down to direct anything? I presume she'll help this onto Broadway, but I'm surprised I've not seen her name down for anything next year. I'm longing to see what she does next. Her production company are involved with The Lion, The Witch & The Wardrobe, she's then repeating her work on Company on Broadway in early 2020. If this production does go to Broadway, it will be the 2020-2021 season, as Sharon D Clarke is repeating her role as Caroline at the same time Company is opening.
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Post by lonlad on Nov 10, 2019 23:45:25 GMT
I'd have thought the chances of this SALESMAN transferring to Broadway are precisely nil.
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Post by Jon on Nov 11, 2019 0:10:59 GMT
I'd have thought the chances of this SALESMAN transferring to Broadway are precisely nil. I think it'd do quite well at one of the not for profits like Roundabout or MTC but a commercial run might be risky. As much as I liked Sharon D Clarke as Linda, I think a bigger Broadway name might be necessary like Viola Davis.
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Post by Being Alive on Nov 11, 2019 0:20:32 GMT
Last time I heard the plan was Broadway all along. Due to happen after Sharon does Caroline or Change, so I guess maybe June/July?
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Post by Jon on Nov 11, 2019 0:27:14 GMT
Last time I heard the plan was Broadway all along. Due to happen after Sharon does Caroline or Change, so I guess maybe June/July? Caroline, or Change doesn't finish until late June and I imagine if Sharon would probably a bit of a break before doing Salesman so I'd say September or October is more likely
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Post by poster J on Nov 11, 2019 2:15:29 GMT
Last time I heard the plan was Broadway all along. Due to happen after Sharon does Caroline or Change, so I guess maybe June/July? Caroline, or Change doesn't finish until late June and I imagine if Sharon would probably a bit of a break before doing Salesman so I'd say September or October is more likely She may well need to come back to the UK for a bit to renew her US visa depending on whatever equity arrangements they have going on, and also because it is a completely separate production. I wouldn't be surprised if it doesn't open until Nov/Dec 2020 or even early 2021.
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Post by londonpostie on Nov 11, 2019 9:33:29 GMT
Straight forward production to put on, and one initially suggested and promoted by Rebecca Miller (and/or her husband!!). I think the Estate would be keen for his work to be seen through this lens back home. Plus it's the perfect vehicle for Wendall Pierce to establish himself in another medium.
For me, probably more of a scheduling issue.
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Post by lonlad on Nov 11, 2019 19:34:32 GMT
Far from a scheduling issue, this very play has a separate rights holder Stateside who has long been nursing an entirely separate and very starry production. When those rights lapse is not something I know but until they do (or unless they already have), this production ain't goin' anywhere.
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Post by gmoneyoutlaw on Nov 11, 2019 21:40:52 GMT
Straight forward production to put on, and one initially suggested and promoted by Rebecca Miller (and/or her husband!!). I think the Estate would be keen for his work to be seen through this lens back home. Plus it's the perfect vehicle for Wendall Pierce to establish himself in another medium.
For me, probably more of a scheduling issue.
I agree with you. I did not see a transfer of Caroline Or Change to Broadway but with Company on this season Marianne may not have time to do Salesman in the same season. Holding off until March 2021 would be wise and in NY just in time for the awards season. Awards may not be a good reason to time it for Spring 2021, but it makes sense for success. As for Caroline, the production is wonderful but I was not into it when it was at The Playhouse. I heard the smaller venue production was so good and the reason I returned to see it in London.
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